Jan 31, 2015 | Backcountry
The rock above the cabin.Jan 31, 2015 | Backcountry
Skinned up to the basin above Dan Moeller cabin on Madshus Eons on Friday eve. The snow was breakable crust so could really only traverse down and step around. Still it was nice to get above the fog and enjoy the moonlight twilight. Walking down the steeper sections,...Jan 23, 2015 | Backcountry
This evening I hauled my skis up to the John Muir cabin in Spaulding Meadows. Approaching the meadows, what appeared at first to be snow was actually the white air drop gravel bags. I had spikes but did not use them going up. There were some snow fields in the meadows...Jan 23, 2015 | Backcountry
Yesterday evening hiked to Dan Moeller cabin using spikes put on once into the narrows. Skied the upper basin. Very soft and a bit difficult to turn coming down the meadows northwest of the cabin. Spotty snow and some grass runs. Put spikes back on to descend through...Jan 23, 2015 | Backcountry
Yesterday evening hiked to Dan Moeller cabin using spikes put on once into the narrows. Skied the upper basin. Very soft and a bit difficult to turn coming down the meadows northwest of the cabin. Spotty snow and some grass runs. Put spikes back on to descend through...Jan 16, 2015 | Backcountry
Wondering if anyone has been up The John Muir trail this week? Do you need snow shoes to hike to the cabin? Thanks.Dec 28, 2014 | Backcountry
Spaulding is in great shape! We headed straight up to the meadows via the Spaulding Trail (not John Muir or the Lake Creek access) both days this weekend. Grippers on boots might help at the top, but the skiing is excellent. Two or three fresh inches on top with a...Dec 7, 2014 | Backcountry
We have breakable crust conditions up to at least 2,000 feet, so not good backcountry skiing conditions. Need more snow!Dec 1, 2014 | Backcountry
Perfect ski touring in Spaulding Meadows today. Cold, soft snow. No rocks!Dec 1, 2014 | Backcountry
Spaulding Meadows received a good dump of cold, soft snow and ski touring up there is as good as it gets. Spaulding trail is in good shape – no muddy or icy spots. Scott and I packed in a good trail today and the skiing up there is limitless. Bonus feature: no...
Dec 1, 2014 | Backcountry
Cold, new snow. Like yesterday, only better. 20″ at the midpoint of BlackBear. Some soft turns from the ridge. Watch for...Nov 28, 2014 | Backcountry
There is 4-5″ of crunchy stuff, sunshine, no wind, and limitless skiing up here now. Light BC is best although you could skate if you really wanted. Strap on the skis after a 75 min walk up.Nov 25, 2014 | Backcountry
The high backcountry areas, Dan Moller, Spaulding Meadows, and the top of Eaglecrest are getting the first snows. Post your reports here!
